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HGX 601V

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGX 601V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2007 87,423 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/Side inner drive boot split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 83,319 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 83,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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HGX 601V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGX 601V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGX 601V registered?

HGX 601V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 1980.

Is HGX 601V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGX 601V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGX 601V have outstanding finance?

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